Software Engineering 1 PRELIM EXAM 2413

SCORE: 92

1. What is the purpose of a project status report?

Answer: d. to compare progress against initial projections

2. What is a key aspect of software architecture?

Answer: c. input/output behavior of the software

3. Why is user interface design important?

Answer: d. it makes it easier for users to learn and use the software

4. What can unethical behavior in software engineering lead to?

Answer: a. misrepresent their level of competence

5. What factors are included in project cost estimation?

Answer: a. labor rates, materials, equipment

6. What does a system design document describe?

Answer: c. different components and how they interact

7. Who is often considered the most important aspect of an Information System?

Answer: a. people

8. What does feedback in a system refer to?

Answer: d. the information provided back to the system for adjustment

9. What do system policies govern?

Answer: d. the policies governing the operation of a system

10. What is the benefit of incremental development?

Answer: b. verifying small, isolated increments of functionality

11. Which of the following is an example of computer misuse?

Answer: d. disseminating viruses or other malware

12. Who is responsible for creating functional specifications?

Answer: c. software developers

13. What is the effect of cohesiveness in software components?

Answer: c. it makes components easier to reuse when requirements change

14. What is the main benefit of separating concerns in software engineering?

Answer: b. simplifying components by dealing with specific aspects individually

15. Which document is typically created during the requirement gathering phase?

Answer: b. marketing requirement document (mrd)

16. Why are people considered the most influential component of an Information System?

Answer: d. they determine the system’s success or failure

17. What may happen if interfaces are not designed properly?

Answer: b. integration problems may arise

18. Why is software considered dynamic in nature?

Answer: c. it needs constant updates and enhancements due to changing environments

19. How is software development related to engineering disciplines?

 Answer: d. it applies systematic scientific knowledge to solve problems

20. What is software engineering?

Answer: b. engineering branch associated with the development of software products using scientific
principles

21. Which team is responsible for creating architecture documents?

Answer: d. technical architecture team

22. Why is the version control system important?

Answer: b. it prevents conflicts and issues during code collaboration

23. What is one of the key responsibilities of a software engineer beyond technical skills?

Answer: d. behaving in an ethical and morally responsible way

24. What is the purpose of software engineering?

Answer: a. to manage all aspects of software production

25. What happens to complexity as program size increases?

Answer: d. complexity increases exponentially

26. How can a software development team prepare for changes in requirements?

Answer: a. using cohesive components and modular design

27. Which constraint often has a direct impact on the project budget?

Answer: b. time

28. What is a project schedule?

Answer: b. a document outlining the timeline and order of project tasks

29. What is one of the challenges related to software cost?

Answer: c. software costs remain high without a proper process

30. What is project quality?

Answer: a. the degree to which the project meets its specifications

31. Which of the following is not a component of software engineering?

Answer: a. random coding practices

32. Who is considered the father of planning and control techniques in project management?

Answer: d. henry gantt

33. What can happen if behavior and implementation are not separated?

Answer: c. unnecessary coupling between components

34. Which phase follows the completion of design documents?

Answer: a. implementation and coding

35. What is a revision control system used for?

Answer: d. managing and storing code versions

36. What does an Information System (IS) consist of?

Answer: c. people and computers that process and interpret information

37. What is the main purpose of software engineering according to IEEE?

Answer: d. systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to software development, operation, and

maintenance
38. What follows after creating functional specifications in the development process?

Answer: d. architecture and design documents

39. What is the longest phase in the software development lifecycle?

Answer: d. requirement gathering

40. What is the purpose of design documents?

Answer: a. to define the internal functionality of software components

41. Which of the following represents the process of organizing tasks based on their dependencies?

Answer: d. project scheduling

42. Which IS component includes computer programs?

Answer: a. software

43. Which aspect is most likely to be impacted if project time is reduced significantly?

Answer: d. quality

44. What is an example of a poor design limitation that violates generality?

Answer: a. using two-digit year numbers, leading to the "Year 2000" problem

45. What does the principle of abstraction involve?

Answer: b. separating the behavior of software components from their implementation

46. What role does "data" play in an Information System?

Answer: a. it is used by programs to produce information

47. Which of the following is not typically considered a project constraint?

Answer: b. communication
48. What is the first principle in the Software Engineering Code of Ethics?

Answer: b. software engineers shall act consistently with the public interest

49. What does the "temporary" aspect of a project imply?

Answer: a. it has a specific start and end date

50. What is the benefit of incremental development in software engineering?

Answer: d. verification of small increments of functionality is easier

51. Which of the following is a common tool for managing time in a project?

Answer: b. gantt chart

52. Which of the following best defines project scope?

Answer: d. the overall work and objectives to be accomplished

53. What is abstraction in software engineering?

Answer: a. simplifying a problem by omitting irrelevant details

54. Which of the following is not a key attribute of a project?

Answer: b. continuous without an end

55. Which of the following defines software according to the passage?

Answer: b. collection of executable code, associated libraries, and documentation

56. Which of the following is a component of an Information System (IS)?

Answer: d. hardware

57. Why is stakeholder management crucial in project management?

 Answer: d. stakeholders influence project decisions, resources, and success

58. What is modularity in software engineering?

Answer: d. separating software into components based on functionality and responsibility

59. What can the architecture team do if there is insufficient time to release a full-featured product?

Answer: b. drop some features

60. What is the first stage of the software development process?

Answer: a. requirement gathering

61. Why is software engineering essential for large software products?

Answer: b. it reduces programming complexity and helps achieve high-quality software cost-effectively

62. Why is a project plan important?

Answer: c. it outlines the steps and milestones needed to achieve project goals

63. What document helps developers understand how components will interact?

Answer: a. interface design document

64. What is the final phase of a project?

Answer: b. closure

65. When are software engineering principles not necessary?

Answer: d. for developing small programs

66. Who typically creates design documents?

Answer: a. senior software developers

67. Why does the need for software engineering arise?

Answer: d. due to the high rate of change in user requirements and the environment

68. What is the primary role of a project sponsor?

Answer: a. providing direction and funding for the project

69. Why is it important to ensure modularity in software?

Answer: a. to separate functionality and responsibility into components

70. What happens after software release?

Answer: a. support phase begins

71. What role does the documentation team play during development?

Answer: a. they create manuals for end-users

72. What does the principle of separation of concerns deal with?

Answer: a. dividing basic functionality and data integrity support

which of the following is an example of a revision control system?

- c. cvs (concurrent versions system)

what is the purpose of a work breakdown structure (wbs)?

-d. to break down the project into smaller, manageable tasks

what is the purpose of a work breakdown structure (wbs)?

- d. to break down the project into smaller, manageable tasks

what happens during the testing phase?

- a. bugs and problems are identified and fixed

which stage involves anticipating risks and taking corrective measures?

-b. execution

which of the following is a characteristic related to the maintenance aspect of software?

d. modularity

which of the following is a major issue if version control rules are not followed?

- b. duplicate definitions of variables can cause problems

what is the goal of a good decomposition in software engineering?

-b. to allow components to be solved independently

which of the following best describes "project uncertainty"?

-c. unclear objectives and unpredictable factors affecting the project

which of the following is a professional responsibility related to confidentiality?

-a. respecting the confidentiality of employers and clients regardless of a formal agreement

why is decomposition important in software engineering?

-b. it helps break down a problem into smaller, manageable parts

which tool is primarily used for tracking and managing project costs?

-d. budgeting software

what would happen if software processes were not based on scientific principles?

-d. it would be easier to recreate new software than to scale existing software

in project management, what does "progressive elaboration" refer to?

-d. refining and improving project details as the project progresses

why is consistency important in graphical user interfaces (GUIs)?

-c. it promotes a common look and feel for users

what are interfaces in software development?

-d. rules that define how components interact

why is market research important in the requirement gathering phase?

-d. to understand customer needs and demand

what is the "transitional" aspect of software concerned with?

- d. portability, interoperability, reusability, and adaptability

which phase includes bug fixes and new releases?

-d. support phase

what does software engineering aim to achieve?

-a. efficient, durable, scalable, and on-budget software products

why is the version control system important?

-b. it prevents conflicts and issues during code collaboration

why did software engineering emerge as a field?

-b. higher rate of change in user requirements and environment

what is the purpose of project monitoring and feedback mechanisms?

-d. to compare progress against initial projections

what is the main focus of the functional specifications document?

-c. input/output behavior of the software

how does consistency benefit software design?

-d. it makes it easier for users to learn and use the software

what should a software engineer NOT do in terms of competence?

- a. misrepresent their level of competence

what are the primary components of project cost?

-a. labor rates, materials, equipment

what does the architecture document define in a software product?

-c. different components and how they interact

which IS component transforms data into information?

- d. procedures

what is feedback in an Information System?

-d. the information provided back to the system for adjustment

what are procedures in an Information System?

-d. the policies governing the operation of a system

what does incremental development allow in terms of verification?

- b. verifying small, isolated increments of functionality

which of the following is an example of computer misuse?

-d. disseminating viruses or other malware

who is responsible for creating functional specifications?

-c. software developers

what is the effect of cohesiveness in software components?

-c. it makes components easier to reuse when requirements change

what is the main benefit of separating concerns in software engineering?

- b. simplifying components by dealing with specific aspects individually

which document is typically created during the requirement gathering phase?

-b. marketing requirement document (mrd)

why are people considered the most influential component of an Information System?

-d. they determine the system’s success or failure

what may happen if interfaces are not designed properly?

-b. integration problems may arise

why is software considered dynamic in nature?

-c. it needs constant updates and enhancements due to changing environments

how is software development related to engineering disciplines?

-d. it applies systematic scientific knowledge to solve problems

what is software engineering?

-b. engineering branch associated with the development of software products using scientific principles

which team is responsible for creating architecture documents?

- d. technical architecture team